WD Maintenance Tech

WD Maintenance Tech Salary $54,430.63 - $61,234.46 Annually Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600041 Department Public Works Utility Operations Division Distribution & Collection Opening Date 04/09/2026 Closing Date 4/26/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job Description This position performs technical duties in the maintenance and repair of a water or wastewater treatment plant or the operations and maintenance of the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems.

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday but will vary with emergencies and/or weather events.

Hours of Work:

8:00 am-4:30 pm but will vary with emergencies and/or weather events. Working with all water and sanitary sewer mainlines and services, performing manual labor, operating equipment, and assisting in the maintenance of water and wastewater pumping stations. You would be required to be on the schedule for on-call, work extended hours and work some nights and weekends. Examples of Duties

• Assists in the maintenance and repair of equipment; performs preventative and corrective maintenance; performs maintenance according to predetermined schedules and as needed.
• Maintains and repairs compressors, pump, motors, valves, water mains, HVAC equipment, boilers and specialized process equipment, and related systems.
• Cleans, repairs and maintains sanitary sewer mains, water mains, valves, fire hydrants, lift stations, etc.; operates wastewater collection lift stations and water distribution pump stations
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Participates in rotating on call schedule.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints and concerns.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of maintenance records.
• Assists in the modification and installation of equipment and parts.
• Monitors system operations and reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Cuts grass and maintains plant grounds; assists with snow removal.
• Assists in tracking inventory of parts and supplies; unloads and processes chemicals.
• Assists with building maintenance and modifications; performs carpentry, plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Generates work orders and records the completion of work.
• Locates underground utilities.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Must have ND Class B driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire. Must obtain all operator license certificates from the ND Health Department for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection. Eligibility to obtain certifications begins after the first year of employment.

Special Requirements:

High school diploma (GED) and four years experience in related field of water/wastewater systems OR Associates Degree in Water/Wastewater or Power Plant - Process Plant and 2 years experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position. Must provide documentation of certificates/degrees. Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of treatment plant processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system operation and procedures.
• Knowledge of work safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of data acquisition and records preparation principles.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of job-related tools and equipment.
• Skill in the operation of job-related heavy and light equipment.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City of Bismarck Benefits Summary 01 Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please select the type of driver's license you have). No Class D Class B Class A 02 Do you have a high school diploma (or GED) AND at least one year of experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position? Yes No 03 Do you have the ability to readily obtain a valid North Dakota Class B driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire? Yes No 04 How many years of working experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of water, wastewater or process plant equipment or systems? None 1 year 2 or more years 05 Do you have a Grade 1 or above Operators Certification in Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection systems from North Dakota or equivalent from out of state? (If yes, must provide documentation) Yes No 06 Do you have an Associate's Degree or Certificate in/or are actively enrolled in one of the following programs? Power Plant, Process Plant or Water and Wastewater Technology. (If yes to any, must provide documentation) Enrolled in program (1 year or more) Have Certificate Associates Degree Have Certificate and Associates Degree None of the above 07 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field? (If yes, must provide documentation) Yes No 08 How many years of experience do you have in repairing 6" or larger municipality water mains, hydrants and valves in a water distribution system? None 1 year 2 or more years 09 How many years of experience do you have cleaning and removing blockages in 8" or larger municipality sewer mains in a waste water collection system? None 1 year 2 or more years Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/